Sonya Singh
Saying Goodbye to Deap Vally: A Night of Bluesy Brilliance at the Observatory
SANTA ANA, CA- Deap Vally’s performance at the Observatory Orange County on November 11 was nothing short of a sonic revelation, as the garage blues duo bid farewell to their fans during the “Live for the Last Time Tour.” With the support of L.A. Witch…
Regina Spektor’s Unfettered Imagination, Ever-Ready Humor and Disarming Sincerity Shine In Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- Regina Spektor brought her special run of solo performances to the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles this week, delivering a soaring, funny and poignant performance in support of her latest album, Home, before and after, after a bout…
Lucius Dances Us Through Every High And Low
LOS ANGELES, CA- If you didn’t bring your own disco ball, Lucius had you covered. The indie pop outfit brought the tour for its latest album, Second Nature, to the Belasco in Los Angeles on Friday evening with a shimmering, danceable show as memorable and…
In a Joyful Anniversary Show, Grouplove Reminds Us That We Still Can’t Trust a Happy Song
LOS ANGELES, CA- Grouplove cranked their amps a little higher on Friday at the Hollywood Palladium, bringing their best for a joyous show celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album, Never Trust a Happy Song. The indie-rock record, which has sold more than…
Brandi Carlile Fires Up the Palladium with Grammy-Week Performance
HOLLYWOOD, CA- Just two days after wrapping a six-night stand at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Brandi Carlile brought a lively pre-Grammy performance to the Hollywood Palladium on Jan. 23 as a part of the Citi Sound Vault series, which also included nights with…
New Amy Winehouse Exhibit Honors an Artistic Icon, and a Remarkable Person
LOS ANGELES, CA- Close your eyes and think of Amy Winehouse. What do you conjure first? The beehive? The winged eyeliner? The fitted dresses? The tattoos? Or just that remarkable voice, gone far too soon? The Grammy Museum honors everything about the unmistakable impact she…
Jason Isbell Shines in a Special Acoustic Evening at the Disney Hall
LOS ANGELES, CA- Jason Isbell took the stage at the Walt Disney Hall last week to perform a special acoustic set, and to call it “special” hardly scratches the surface. The four-time Grammy winner took a tour through most tracks a fan would hope to hear…
Brittany Howard Brings Every Emotion to the Ace Hotel
LOS ANGELES, CA- Brittany Howard hit the Theatre at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles last week for a joyous two-night stand in support of her powerful debut solo album, Jaime. The Alabama Shakes frontwoman wasted no time, energizing the sold-out theater by launching straight…
No Matter How Big the Stage, Kurt Vile Invites You into a Living-Room Jam
LOS ANGELES, CA- Kurt Vile brought his brand of ambling, psychedelic folk rock to the Wiltern in Los Angeles before the year wrapped, showcasing his his seventh and latest solo release, Bottle It In, an album he called his “bestest, deepest (and weirdest) record yet.”…
Leading by Joni Mitchell’s Example, Brandi Carlile Lets Us See Ourselves in Her Songs
LOS ANGELES, CA- Joni Mitchell gave herself a test for songwriting: If you see me in my songs and wonder about my life, then I’m not doing a good job. If you see yourself, then I’m doing what I was meant to do. When folk-rock…